If you are interested in learning of Hawaii’s culture, native Hawaiians, Hawaiian Royalty, the introduction of plantations to Hawaii, and Polynesian culture, these are the Museums and Historic places to visit during your trip to O’ahu. There are many historic sites and places to learn bits and pieces of Hawaii’s culture, though I’ve compiled a […]
Dreaming of a Hawaiian vacation? These are the things you need to know before planning your island getaway. Here are some quick facts, and things to know. I will do my best to give you a glimpse of the islands I call home, through the eyes of a local Hawaiian girl. Let me introduce you […]
My mission My mission is to encourage aspiring travelers by sharing my experiences, the importance of planning, and passion for learning. Hello there, here’s a bit about me Hi! I’m Shalysse, I was born and raised on the island of O’ahu, Hawai’i. I am the eldest of eight, and needless to say we didn’t have […]
Beautiful blue waters, tropical weather, lush green mountains, cool trade wind breeze, and a fancy cocktail with an umbrella and some type of sliced fruit as a garnish. These are the things that come to mind for most people who have Hawai’i on their bucket list. What about huge waves, strong current, 30-50 mph wind […]
On our cruise aboard the Liberty of the Seas, we enjoyed three wonderful stops. We visited Cozumel, Jamaica and Grand Cayman. The stop on Grand Cayman was amazing. We enjoyed our Grand Cayman Far Side Tour with Shore Excursions Group. This tour included a little bit of everything. We enjoyed the beach, did some sight-seeing, […]
In March of 2020 right at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, my husband and I were aboard a ship in the Caribbean Sea. We were about to port in Falmouth, Jamaica when talk about the pandemic we heard among the cruise guests. Now that I think back to it, none of us took it […]
While aboard the Liberty of the Seas cruise in 2020, the ship stopped in Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Falmouth. In this post I will share my excursion experience while in Cozumel, Mexico. The Experience I will break down the experience in the following categories: Booking Check in process Transportation Excursion Review Booking The name of […]
In this post I will share with you my very first cruise experience, more specifically, the stateroom and Suite class. My husband and I decided to spend our one year anniversary aboard Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas, out of port of Galveston, TX. Now, keep in mind that this particular cruise experience was planned […]
At the tail end of our 2021 annual Girl’s Trip, my friend Roni and I had a layover in Seattle. This is how we spent our short time in the Emerald City. New Orleans Airport As we approached Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, we debated whether or not we would venture out into Seattle […]
I love traveling to new places off the beaten path. There’s something magical about stepping foot on undeveloped ground and feeling a sense of peace. Lana’i is a perfect example of a peaceful, undeveloped island, off the beaten path. So, Lana’i is perfect for those who want either a private luxury resort or like me-a […]
This is my personal itinerary I built for a week on the Big Island. Along with my husband and a couple of friends, this is exactly what we did in August 2021. Objective: “Live like the locals” for one week, low-moderate budget, experience authentic Hawai’i away from tourists, visit Hawaiian historical sites and learn more […]
